Y&E SUMMARY
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Coordinator
🇮🇹 ITALY: TKD ROSIGNANO
TKD Rosignano is a community-driven sports association based in Vada, a small coastal town in Tuscany. Led by President Rachele Fogli, the club promotes taekwondo as a path to physical well-being, personal growth, and social connection.
The association welcomes children, teenagers, adults, and older adults, offering age-appropriate programmes ranging from playful motor activities for the youngest to recreational and wellness-focused training for seniors. Alongside these activities, TKD Rosignano also supports competitive athletes who participate in national and European events.
What truly distinguishes the association is its educational mission. TKD Rosignano actively works to bridge generational gaps by creating shared training spaces where younger and older members can learn from one another. This approach strengthens relationships, promotes mutual respect, and reinforces the sense of community that defines the club.
For TKD Rosignano, taekwondo is more than a sport: it is a philosophy that combines discipline, awareness, and continuous improvement. Through an inclusive and accessible approach, the association offers a welcoming environment where people of all ages can feel supported, empowered, and connected.
Partners
🇵🇹 PORTUGAL: CLUBE DESPORTIVO DA ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA MIGUEL TORGA
is a school-based sports association in Portugal, created to promote sport as an educational tool both within and beyond the school environment. The club engages students, teachers, and the local community in sports and European projects, with a strong focus on inclusion, health, and active citizenship.
🇧🇬 BULGARIA: SPORTSROOM
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🇮🇹 ITALY: YMCAROMA
is the youth branch of YMCA Roma, a long-established organization promoting educational, cultural, and sports activities. Through international projects, summer camps, training paths, and volunteering opportunities, EYP supports the personal and social growth of young people, enhancing their skills and promoting inclusion, participation, and European citizenship.
Y&W
Youth & Wisdom – Strength in Unity, Growth in Motion (Y&W) aims to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of older adults through intergenerational sports activities inspired by taekwondo. Coordinated by TKD ROSIGNANO, the project engages grandparents and grandchildren in shared physical exercises, strengthening family bonds and fostering social inclusion.
The project addresses the growing need for active aging solutions in Europe, leveraging the intergenerational connection between grandparents and grandchildren. By involving seniors in age-appropriate sports activities, Y&W not only enhances mobility, balance, and cognitive health but also combats loneliness and social isolation.
Youth & Wisdom equips sports associations with tools and resources to implement recreational sports programs tailored to seniors. It also provides training for youth workers and coaches, empowering them to engage older adults effectively. Through workshops, video tutorials, and community events, the project promotes a culture of lifelong physical activity and strengthens community cohesion. Aligned with EU priorities on active aging, social inclusion, and intergenerational solidarity, Youth & Wisdom inspires a new approach to sports education. It fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where older adults can remain active, socially connected, and mentally engaged, contributing positively to their communities.
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